2028 LA Paris 2024 & LA28: The $1.8B Deal That Saved the Olympics
When host cities vanished, the IOC faced a crisis. Discover the $1.8 billion deal behind the unprecedented simultaneous award of Paris 2024 and LA28.
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Host City Archives Watch the Moments Olympic Host Cities Were Announced
Watch historic videos of Olympic host city announcements. Relive the dramatic IOC pauses, the jubilation, and the fierce bidding wars behind the scenes.
2026 Milano-Cortina The 1956 Cortina Olympics: Toni Sailer, Mishaps & A Winter Miracle
What really happened at the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics? Dive into the "Miracle of Cortina," featuring Toni Sailer's dominance and historic Olympic blunders.
Host City Archives [2032 Brisbane]The Day the Bid Race Disappeared
Was it a fixed race or the fruit of reform? In the summer of 2021, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision to award the 2032 Games to Brisbane was quietly finalized in Tokyo. What lies behind the scenes of this decision? The heavy-handed influence of IOC Vice President John Coates, who worked behind the scenes, and the backstory of the overwhelmingly favorable vote of confidence. The depths of a decision that fundamentally overturned the rules of Olympic bidding.
Host City Archives 2030 Alps & 2034 SaltLake: How the IOC Saved the Olympics
Why did the IOC award both the 2030 Alps and 2034 Salt Lake Olympics? Discover Macron's pledge, the US clash, and the plan to save the Winter Games.
Host City Archives The Moment Torino Won the 2006 Winter Olympics
How did Torino secure the 2006 Winter Games? Learn how the Fiat Agnelli family's relentless drive and a shocking retaliatory vote defeated the favorite, Sion.
Host City Archives The Moment Salt Lake City Won the 2002 Winter Olympics
Watch the exact moment Salt Lake City won the 2002 Winter Olympics. Uncover the dramatic revenge against Nagano and the worst bid scandal in Olympic history.
Host City Archives The Moment Nagano Won the 1998 Winter Olympics
Watch the defining moment Nagano won the 1998 Winter Olympics. Relive Samaranch's famous "NAGANO!" announcement and the dramatic 4-vote victory over Salt Lake.
2026 Milano-Cortina The Moment Milan-Cortina Won the 2026 Winter Olympics
Watch the moment Milan-Cortina won the 2026 Winter Olympics. Explore Italy's passion that overcame past setbacks and the 47-34 vote victory over Sweden.